Jon Wurster

Jon Wurster is the longtime drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats, and Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü and Sugar. Along with the comedian and television writer Tom Scharpling, Wurster is also one half of the comedy team Scharpling and Wurster. For 20 years, the duo’s live sketches have been featured on Scharpling’s popular weekly radio program The Best Show. In 2015, the Numero Group released The Best Of The Best Show, a massive 16 CD box set that also includes a thumbdrive with an additional 4 hours of material. Last year, Jack White’s Third Man Records released Scharpling & Wurster’s first live album, which was recorded direct to acetate in the Third Man Records Blue Room. Wurster has also written for multiple television shows including the Adult Swim programs Squidbillies and Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell.

Originally aired during Fidelity High Radio on WXNA 101.5 FM Nashville - Sunday, March 27th 2017.